News, Resources for Writers 3 comments on Travel Channel Acquires Vagabondish

Travel Channel Acquires Vagabondish

Breaking news from the travel-publishing industry: Discovery’s Travel Channel has bought over Vagabondish. First it was World Hum, now this — both are great examples of small scale, personal projects making it big because of sheer dedication and quality content. Mike Richard, who created the blog-turned-magazine about 18-months ago, will remain the editor-in-chief and the […]

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Market Leads, Resources for Writers, Travel Books 2 comments on Call For Story Submissions: Traveling Mama

Call For Story Submissions: Traveling Mama

I hadn’t seen the Traveling Mamas website before and I think it’s pretty cool. Run by 4 mothers who are professional travel-writers, the site has a neat travel blog with focused advice on family travel; worth a visit if you haven’t already. Anyway, they are looking for 300-1000 word travel-themed stories for an anthology series. […]

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Market Leads 0 comments on Job Lead: Assistant Editor at Budget Travel

Job Lead: Assistant Editor at Budget Travel

Budget Travel is looking for an Assistant Editor in their New York office. Job Duties: Fact-checking features, departments, and maps, and for confirming all information, including details of pricing and geography. Follow stories through the production cycle to verify changes made to copy and photo captions. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have previous experience fact-checking […]

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Authors, Publishers, Resources for Writers, Travel Books 0 comments on Interview With Robert Reid: The Rise Of Online Travel Guides

Interview With Robert Reid: The Rise Of Online Travel Guides

I subscribe to a million (not exaggerating) RSS feeds, from EVERYWHERE. I enjoy most I subscribe to, and I subscribe to new ones almost every day (yes, I’m obsessed) which is precisely why I often miss good stuff — that goes completely against the whole point of subscribing to feeds from cool sites. This interview […]

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A Writer's Life, Authors, Resources for Writers, Travel Books 0 comments on New Writing Website: The Midlist Writer

New Writing Website: The Midlist Writer

Good friend, fellow traveler and writer Sean McLachlan (who has shared his advice for us here before), has entered the blogging world to share his writing experiences. Sean has been to 20 countries on every continent (except Australia and Antartica), is author of Moon Guidebook to London, the Insider’s Guide to Phoenix, and Globe Pequot’s […]

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Market Leads 0 comments on Job Lead: Northstar Travel Media

Job Lead: Northstar Travel Media

Northstar Travel Media is looking for an Assistant Editor for their TravelAge West publication in Los Angeles, CA. Requirements: -Minimum of 1-2 years related experience in magazine and newspaper editorial and production. Experience working in the travel industry preferred. -College degree or equivalent work experience. English, Journalism or Literature major preferred. -Must be a detail-oriented […]

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